Nixle alert system will keep Blackman Township residents informed of public safety issues

Blackman Township residents can be a little more informed about public safety in their community with just a click of their computer mouse.

Starting Wednesday, the township's public safety department will use the Nixle notification system, which allows departments to send out e-mail or text-message alerts to subscribers.

Alerts involve urgent information, such as the description of a criminal suspect who has yet to be arrested. Advisories often are issued in the case of a continuing trend of crimes, such as incidents of breaking and entering.